DIY Cargo Tie Downs

FASTJEW · 03-28-2016, 08:43 PM

I have had quite a few high performance cars in my time and it seems odd that most of them do not come with any good tie downs for cargo in the trunk/hatch. This is really aggravating since the desire/need to throw the car sideways occasionally would dictate this as a necessity and hearing that loud thunk because you forgot about whatever that crap was you had back there blows. Or driving around on eggshells because you are all too aware you have something in the trunk that can fly around.

So it appears that there is actually a few good places to install some eye hooks in the back to combat this problem. Just behind the rear seat there are two clips in the bulkhead between the trunk and the passenger compartment. I removed these and the piece of carpet they were holding. I then used a step bit to enlarge the holes where the clips where removed to 7/16". This allowed me to install some 6MM jack nuts in place of the clips.

After that I reinstalled the carpet and screwed 2 6MM male eye hooks to hold the carpet in place and act as tie down points.

These ended up being extremely strong tie down points and should be sufficient with any cargo net or bungees (I wouldn't go as far as using ratchet straps).

Next are the easy ones. Just remove 2 of the plastic nuts holding the plastic panel at the rear of the trunk and install 2 6MM female eye hooks in there place (these are still on order so I do not have an installed pic).

All of these can be easily removed and the plastic clips/nuts reinstalled in about 2 minutes. The plastic clips will now just press into the threads on the jack nuts.

If anyone is interested I could do a more step by step list of instructions, but this was pretty easy for the average DIYer.

Below are the links to the parts I ordered. Adds up to about to about $40 which is a small price to pay for keeping your cooler in place! And of course you can't just by 2 of any of these.

The installation tool is nice to have or you can make your own with some sheet metal depending on your resources. I just used a 1/4 thick piece of aluminum with a 6mm hole drilled through it.

Male 6MM Eye Bolt
http://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a140925...ilpage_o01_s00

Female 6MM Eye Bolt - Or possibly a 3D printed version shown below...
http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Female-...ilpage_o02_s00

M6 Jack Nut
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Jac...e_p/a12999.htm

Friction Tool for Jack Nut Installation
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hillman-Gr...K91SXRJT1FM01E

Cheers!

FlightSoftware · 03-29-2016, 12:32 PM

That's great. No tie down points became an issue when I tried to bring a cooler full of craft beers home from the store. Can't carry in the passenger area, nothing to tie down to in the trunk. Thanks for the tip.

Luigi91 · 03-29-2016, 01:21 PM

Did you order the parts from amazon? If so, can you post up links to the specific items you used?

FASTJEW · 03-29-2016, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi91

Did you order the parts from amazon? If so, can you post up links to the specific items you used?

No problem, added to the original post.

Luigi91 · 03-29-2016, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FASTJEW

No problem, added to the original post.

Awesome thanks! Would also like to see the female hooks installed once you get them. From the pics it looks like you may run into some clearance issues, but I am not sure.

FASTJEW · 03-29-2016, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi91

Awesome thanks! Would also like to see the female hooks installed once you get them. From the pics it looks like you may run into some clearance issues, but I am not sure.

Yeah, I figured if it's a problem I can get a few black plastic washers from Lowes to solve it. I will let you know how it goes.

FASTJEW · 04-02-2016, 08:55 AM

Finished product...I can now drive "normal" with something in the trunk

I got impatient waiting on the eye hooks for the rear of the trunk so decided to 3D print some and they turned out nice and strong. I could make more of these for time and materials if there is enough interest.

p2architect · 04-02-2016, 01:14 PM

Add specification info for the net, please.

FASTJEW · 05-23-2016, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi91

Awesome thanks! Would also like to see the female hooks installed once you get them. From the pics it looks like you may run into some clearance issues, but I am not sure.

Sorry, took a while for the female hooks to arrive and for me to get around to posting pic...no issues with them at all though

Quote:

Originally Posted by p2architect

Add specification info for the net, please.

Had the net for years now. Wish I could find another one just like it

Vtor_ZL1 · 06-04-2018, 12:56 PM

Going to try a set of these:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Rea...ger/1000037695

Folds down flat - just need to remove the two screws and drill for M6 size bolts. Should be good enough for small bungee cord to keep things from flying around.

red_johnny · 06-04-2018, 02:02 PM

Nice project. I like it!

h018871 · 04-13-2020, 05:17 PM

Great idea, thx OP

03-28-2016, 08:43 PM	#1
FASTJEW Drives: 2016 2SS Summit White Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 26	DIY Cargo Tie Downs I have had quite a few high performance cars in my time and it seems odd that most of them do not come with any good tie downs for cargo in the trunk/hatch. This is really aggravating since the desire/need to throw the car sideways occasionally would dictate this as a necessity and hearing that loud thunk because you forgot about whatever that crap was you had back there blows. Or driving around on eggshells because you are all too aware you have something in the trunk that can fly around. So it appears that there is actually a few good places to install some eye hooks in the back to combat this problem. Just behind the rear seat there are two clips in the bulkhead between the trunk and the passenger compartment. I removed these and the piece of carpet they were holding. I then used a step bit to enlarge the holes where the clips where removed to 7/16". This allowed me to install some 6MM jack nuts in place of the clips. After that I reinstalled the carpet and screwed 2 6MM male eye hooks to hold the carpet in place and act as tie down points. These ended up being extremely strong tie down points and should be sufficient with any cargo net or bungees (I wouldn't go as far as using ratchet straps). Next are the easy ones. Just remove 2 of the plastic nuts holding the plastic panel at the rear of the trunk and install 2 6MM female eye hooks in there place (these are still on order so I do not have an installed pic). All of these can be easily removed and the plastic clips/nuts reinstalled in about 2 minutes. The plastic clips will now just press into the threads on the jack nuts. If anyone is interested I could do a more step by step list of instructions, but this was pretty easy for the average DIYer. Below are the links to the parts I ordered. Adds up to about to about $40 which is a small price to pay for keeping your cooler in place! And of course you can't just by 2 of any of these. The installation tool is nice to have or you can make your own with some sheet metal depending on your resources. I just used a 1/4 thick piece of aluminum with a 6mm hole drilled through it. Male 6MM Eye Bolt http://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a140925...ilpage_o01_s00 Female 6MM Eye Bolt - Or possibly a 3D printed version shown below... http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Female-...ilpage_o02_s00 M6 Jack Nut http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Jac...e_p/a12999.htm Friction Tool for Jack Nut Installation http://www.amazon.com/The-Hillman-Gr...K91SXRJT1FM01E Cheers! __________________ 2016 Summit White/Adrenaline Red 2SS, 6MT, MRC Last edited by FASTJEW; 04-02-2016 at 08:56 AM.

03-29-2016, 12:32 PM	#2
FlightSoftware Drives: '95 Corvette, '06 Mustang, 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 428	That's great. No tie down points became an issue when I tried to bring a cooler full of craft beers home from the store. Can't carry in the passenger area, nothing to tie down to in the trunk. Thanks for the tip. __________________ Mosaic Black 2LT/RS, V6, manual, dual mode exhaust, heavy duty brakes, adrenaline red, lighting and convenience package, black bow ties

04-02-2016, 08:55 AM	#7
FASTJEW Drives: 2016 2SS Summit White Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Finished product...I can now drive "normal" with something in the trunk I got impatient waiting on the eye hooks for the rear of the trunk so decided to 3D print some and they turned out nice and strong. I could make more of these for time and materials if there is enough interest. __________________ 2016 Summit White/Adrenaline Red 2SS, 6MT, MRC

06-04-2018, 12:56 PM	#10
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Going to try a set of these: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Rea...ger/1000037695 Folds down flat - just need to remove the two screws and drill for M6 size bolts. Should be good enough for small bungee cord to keep things from flying around. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

04-13-2020, 05:17 PM	#12
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,719	Great idea, thx OP __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

03-29-2016, 01:21 PM	#3
Luigi91 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 181	Did you order the parts from amazon? If so, can you post up links to the specific items you used?

04-02-2016, 01:14 PM	#8
p2architect Drives: 1963 Pontiac Lemans Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern California Posts: 35	Add specification info for the net, please.

06-04-2018, 02:02 PM	#11
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Nice project. I like it!

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